Social Media & Communications Coordinator: Adolescent Health Champions

Adolescent Health Champions Founded by Dr. Priya Shankar MD, MPH and Ricky Sharma MPP, Adolescent Health Champions (adolescenthealthchampions.org) is a 501c3 NGO registered in the United States of America that trains adolescent youth in India as peer educators and health leaders (“Champions”) in their schools and communities. Our curriculum focuses on the leading causes of adolescent morbidity and mortality and emphasizes the role which gender inequality plays in contributing to adverse health outcomes experienced by Indian girls and women. Our Champions first learn about critical health topics such as nutrition and anemia, mental health, gender-based violence, menstruation, substance abuse, and reproductive health. They then lead the educational processes in their schools and communities to support one another during adolescence. We also work with parents, educators, physicians, and policymakers to provide a supportive ecosystem and positively influence health outcomes for adolescents. AHC’s work has been recognized by the Government of India’s Smart Fifty Program (sponsored by the Department of Science & Technology), MassChallenge, the WeWork Creator Award, D-Prize, and the Harvard University President’s Innovation Challenge.

Job Title: Social Media & Communications Coordinator

Location: Remote with occasional travel to AHC’s intervention states (Jharkhand & Rajasthan)

Job Description:
We are seeking a talented and versatile individual to join our team as a Social Media & Communications Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for managing our social media presence, creating compelling content for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook & Twitter, producing newsletters, crafting annual reports, etc. The successful candidate will also be required to familiarize themselves with AHC’s adolescent health curriculum, and participate in training the field team to teach this health curriculum in schools. We are specifically seeking a female candidate with a passion for adolescent health and strong communication skills to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute social media strategies to increase engagement, reach, and following on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
• Create visually appealing and engaging content, including posts, stories, and videos, that align with our organization’s identity and messaging.
• Write compelling captions and utilize relevant hashtags to maximize visibility and engagement.
• Assist in the creation of quarterly newsletters, including writing content, selecting images, and formatting layout.
• Work with the team to compile information and data for annual reports, and take a lead in designing and formatting the reports for distribution.
• Participate in training our field team in the delivery and facilitation of our curriculum.
• Collaborate with our team to develop curriculum materials and write-ups for grants.

Travel Requirements:

• Willingness to travel with our team to remote locations for in person training of field teams and other organizational activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, education, or a related field.
• 3+ years of proven experience managing social media accounts for organizations or brands, with a strong portfolio of content creation.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to craft engaging and persuasive content for social media captions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to facilitate and work with adolescents utilizing English and Hindi language skills.
• Experience in curriculum development and/or facilitation is a plus but not a necessity.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed.
• Experience working with young people is a plus.

Starting date: 1st June, 2024

Compensation: 10-12 lakhs per annum

How to Apply:
Please send an email to info@adolescenthealthchampions.org and CC Joy at joy@ahchampions.org with
the following:
1) CV
2) Cover Letter
3) 2 References with Names and Contact Number
4) Ideal Start Date

We are recruiting on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible!